as in regulating
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulating
But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.
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Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Under the agreement, Kingwhale will integrate LifeLabs’ temperature-modulating technologies into its manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their contractile force was regulated by modulating the applied voltage.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Koopman led a landmark 17-person trial that tested whether modulating the nervous system’s electrical-signaling patterns could tamp down inflammation and joint pain in RA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2022
Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Under the agreement, Kingwhale will integrate LifeLabs’ temperature-modulating technologies into its manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their contractile force was regulated by modulating the applied voltage.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Koopman led a landmark 17-person trial that tested whether modulating the nervous system’s electrical-signaling patterns could tamp down inflammation and joint pain in RA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
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Mitchell Bend residents wanted to incorporate in hopes of regulating noise and pollution from the nearby crypto-mining company.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that Boulder’s lawsuit is barred by both the Constitution and by the Clean Air Act, the federal law regulating air pollution.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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McPhail said Home Depot's business was relatively stable throughout the year, including in the fourth quarter, when adjusting for storms.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because many travelers book trips months in advance, the biggest question now is whether the recent disruptions in western Mexico will stabilize before those peak weeks or whether airlines and cruise lines will continue adjusting schedules and itineraries as spring break demand ramps up.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jones will be a critical figure in improving USC’s interior and developing Stewart.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Anderson bristles at the notion of any one-size-fits-all philosophy to correcting the problem of strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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